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Playback Designs MPS-5 firmware update version 029 - anybody updated?
Thanks for posting that up Bob. I wonder what 028 brings, I ask as I am still on 027.Cheers 
Opinions on Audio Research Ref 5SE vs. Modwright 36.5DM
Anwar,I have used Bent TVC's in my system since 2004 and I guess curiosity has got the better of me after so long. I want to live with a top end valve pre for a few months and see if I am missing out on anything. After I started this thread I stum... 
Opinions on Audio Research Ref 5SE vs. Modwright 36.5DM
I think the 5SE is off my contender list as the input impedance match is bad. Dan has posted on these pages in the past that his 36.5's output is transformer coupled so good for loads down to 10k and below so I am comfortable with that.Guess I nee... 
Opinions on Audio Research Ref 5SE vs. Modwright 36.5DM
Thanks Jalant and adg. I am still trying to understand whether I have a good impedance match between either of these amps and my active speakers (10k ohms). However you have certainly helped the MW become my front runner at this point and fortunat... 
Opinions on Audio Research Ref 5SE vs. Modwright 36.5DM
Fantastic reply thanks adg. I am in the UK so don't have the same access to units for audition as you might enjoy in the US, I will certainly not have the option of a comparo in my own home. With ARC's relentless model cycle the 5SE is now only 15... 
Opinions on Audio Research Ref 5SE vs. Modwright 36.5DM
nobody :(  I thought the Gon would be full of opinions on these two American heavyweights. 
Kuzma 4Point vs Airline - is it worth the upgrade?
Thanks for the feedback in this thread. l have committed to buying an Airline so will have all the answers in a week or so :)Cheers,mondie 
Kuzma 4Point vs Airline - is it worth the upgrade?
Since Kuzma sells (or used to)rebraded ZYX carts l reckon my 4D is a pretty safe bet on an Airline. 
Kuzma 4Point vs Airline - is it worth the upgrade?
Music is rock and alternative (whatever that is these days!)- nothing too heavy or out of the norm. Setup and compressor noise are two concerns, l am pretty limited on compressor placement due to house layout and construction. Setting it up in a c... 
Kuzma 4Point vs Airline - is it worth the upgrade?
Appreciate the replys.l am running a ZYX 4D on the 4Point and do not find it soft in Dynamics but then its really the only high quality arm l have ever owned. l will not have the opportunity to listen to the Airline on a comparable deck prior to p... 
Pre-amp upgrade: need help, Please - Bent Supratek
l went from a Supratek to a Bent NOH and havent looked back. Love the transparency, imaging and stunning clarity of the Bent. No loss of dynamics, great bass. Works for me in MY system.As the others have noted $1200 isn't going to get you a Suprat... 
Bent Audio NOH v Sonic Euphoria;Anyone heard both?
Nobody at all :(Not one owner of a Sonic Euphoria.......... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Reveiw; Supratek Cabernet vs Bent Audio NOH TVCl have been the owner of a Cab now for about 6 months and enjoyed it immensly in that time. At the time of purchase it was the Cab or a NOH. l went looking for a used NOH a few weeks ago because l wan... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
As some of you know, l have been the very happy owner of a Supratek Cabernet pre amp now for about 4 months.Prior to purchasing the Supratek l was close to buying a passive pre amp. Not the traditional stepped resistor type but a transformer based... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks for the suggestions guys.l did swap the tubes around but didnt have any spares to try. Made no difference, problem is always with the same channel.Packed it up yesterday and shipped it off. Mick should have it by the end of the week.